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So if I thought extreme yoga was bad....wakeboarding is even worse!! Can no longer grip anything...pictures to come!

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OK /> I'm not officially starting P90X until Sunday or Monday but decided to do the yoga DVD to test it out. I figured....eh...its YOGA!...I'm a marathon runner....can't be that hard. I probably wont even get sweaty and will have an awesome 2.5 mile power run. WRONGGGGGGG!! After about 2 minutes of twisting, tumbling, and torturing myself...I was drenched in sweat. The torture continued on for another 40 minutes when I finally said enough is enough. The DVD is an hour and a half long...but I think its pretty typical in the beginning most people can't finish the whole thing. HOLY MOLY! Everything in my body hurts. Muscles hurt that I never knew I had before....people have been making fun of me saying that I'm sore in these places because me and the hubby were having fun in the bedroom. I wish I could say it's true...but really it was me...some guy named Tony on the DVD...and a rubber yoga mat. Not too special. I'll show some pics of what I had to do



Ok and these were all in like the first ten minutes. hahaha. I thought I was going to be lots of sitting with my hands in prayer position like this ..


But OHHHHHHHHHH NO! They even tricked me into thinking that by having everyone doing that as the DVD started. While I was by the DVD player....they had everyone looking like that...."see...you can do this..." Then the minute you turn your back and walk away...BAM!!! Lets twist and foot in mouth and ear up butt...etc.

I challenge you people......runners.....triathloners.....if you havent tried it....get an advanced yoga DVD and do it. Supposedly it really helps you with sports. I definitely got sweaty, sore, and it cleared my mind. In a freaky way it was relaxing.

Checkin in

Hi Guys!!! Things have been going awesome over here! Going to the post office in a few to pick up the P90X DVDS but for now I have just been working on speed with running. Each day I do a 2.5 mile power run..and then lift weights and do some abs. Its been going really well and I'm starting to get a lil faster as the days go on. So far my fastest time for 2 miles is 16:30. I usually jog the last half mile. Of course I did my long run of 8 miles this weekend and almost over heated and died...(not really...exaggerating)...but it was hot! P90X will officially start Monday! I have a friend coming in town today from Ohio. Her mom babysat me when I was 8 months old and we have been friends ever since. It will be great to see a familiar face again. I am not quite sure how many workouts will get done this weekend but I'm definitely going on my long run Sunday morning. I figure I run early enough that my friend will just be waking up when I get back (usually 9ish). I think we might do a bridge run....which will be super HOT and super FUN!

What are ya'll up to this weekend?

new look?

Real quick update...everything is going good! I'll write more later...but i didn't want to drop the bomb with out explaining (new look). Anyway...I finally got my last name changed after being married over a year. My new last name is "Moore". No I'm not scared to write this on the internet because everyone in the world shares this last name with me. Anyway...I finally came to realization that I have a new name...as much as I avoided it like the plague for a year (Even naming my blog after my maiden name). Then it hit me.....this new last name could make a pretty cool blog title!! INSTANTLY IN LOVE! So heres to new last names.....new adventures...and of course...."runnin moore" hahahaha do u like it?
p.s. the cherry blossoms are significant because I ran my first marathon in ATL which is known for cherry blossom trees...and the theme of their marathon had cherry blossom trees on it.. cool huh?

P90X

So....I have hit some hard times this summer (obviously..). Triathlons have again...been put on hold. As some of you know I had 6 screws put in my shoulder two years ago. I finished (graduated..haha..I even got the t shirt!) from rehab...and then pretty much quit rehabbing all together. I'm not a weight lifter...i just cant do it. I do one set..get bored..and jump on the treadmill. I'm not satisfied unless all limbs are flailing around and sweat is dripping. I'm not satisfied if I'm not moving at high speeds with dangers of running into trees...or pot holes....or animals.. its just not the same moving a dumbell 6 inches at a time. HOWEVER.....due to my lack of muscle building...I am suffering....well my shoulder is. So heres the deal...I realized I messed up by just jumping into the whole triathlon thing without having 1) a good biking base and 2) solid muscles to support my weak shoulder joint. I however.....learn by my mistakes....and am pretty good at correcting them. HERES ze plan: (sorry POM)

P90X! Have u heard of it? seen the infomercials? Looks amazing and have seen some amazing transformations on YouTube. My hubby said he might even join me. So the plan is to do P90X and then run 2 runs during the week and a long run on the weekend. The goal? To get a ripped hot bod and build up all my muscles so I can take the world by surprise. I think the plyometrics will make me a better and faster runner...the yoga will help as well. All in all...this should be something that will help me get strong, lean, and eliminate injuries. I don't have the DVDs yet..but they will be here soon! I will let u know how it goes..and I will post before and after pics.....anyone want to try it? Then I can finish up the ab challenge that I started...haha

same ole

I'm finally starting to get the hang of this vacation thing.........hahahaha
Been getting my five miles in everyday....except yest I did turbokick
Brings me to a good running question


I've found lately that when I do karate chop hands I run much smoother and faster. WHY? Do the ancient asian powers seep into my skin through the karate chop hands and begin practicing chinese fight or flight techniques? I don't get it. If I keep my hands in a loose fist...my running is more of a jog...bouncy...sloppy. I whip out the karate chop hands...and I'm swift, fast, for miles. Does anyone have answers?????

boredom is a bad bad thing...

Monday- walked 5 miles....I had some talking to do on the phone so I just got up and started walking....better than nothing right?
Tues- ran 4 miles (9:20 pace) walked 1 mile ----getting there right?
Wed- I plan to run 5 miles and also bike....and wash and wax my car

My mom always told me bad things come of me when I'm bored. To be perfectly honest...shes scared of next year when I'm out on rotations with nothing to do in the evenings. She said when I get bored....I get this weird twinkle in my eye...and its never good. She predicts that I will have my next 10 years planned out while on rotations. ............this week off has brought on boredom. By Tuesday...I was already contemplating packing my things (& dog) and driving to Ohio. Yesterday? I started looking at children I want to adopt.....


I think my MOm is right....boredom is a bad thing for me :)